On a recent trip to Italy, my wife (who notices shoes wherever we go!) was struck by how often this colorful and distinctive clog showed up at fashionable shops in Rome, Florence and Milan. So imagine our surprise to learn they’re made not in Italy,...
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On a recent trip to Italy, my wife (who notices shoes wherever we go!) was struck by how often this colorful and distinctive clog showed up at fashionable shops in Rome, Florence and Milan. So imagine our surprise to learn they’re made not in Italy, but in Spain, not far from where the bulls run in Pamplona every July. And what a story. The extraordinarily supple El Naturalista leather is tanned using only vegetable extracts and ground tree bark, churning for several weeks non-stop! Next, skilled artisans hand rub natural animal fats and sunflower oils into each hide. Once dry, a final coat of olive oil brings out leather’s natural grain, and produces a resilient finish that naturally repels water, dust, and dirt. Thicker threads are hand-stitched to create durable, longer-lasting uppers. And every footstep is a pleasure, as a comfort-contoured, deeply cushioned footbed absorbs the impact of each stride on marble, terrazzo or cobblestone! At the same time, El Naturalista’s ComfortLast... See less 
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$135.00
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